Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Henry Rescues Hettie

English · Gothic Fiction, Horror, Dramatic Readings

Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story follows Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected London physician whose experiments reveal a darker side of human nature. His transformation into the increasingly dangerous Mr. Hyde turns a private scientific pursuit into a chilling struggle over identity, morality, and control.

In this radio dramatization, the title’s familiar Gothic conflict is presented through spoken performance and sound, bringing the story’s suspense and unsettling atmosphere to the listener. The episode is titled “Henry Rescues Hettie,” suggesting a focus on Jekyll’s actions and the people caught up in the consequences of his divided life.

The appeal lies in the contrast between Jekyll’s cultivated public image and Hyde’s menace, as well as the mounting tension of a man confronting what he has unleashed. It offers a compact, atmospheric encounter with one of literature’s enduring tales of transformation and hidden impulses.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.